Leeds University American Football

Congratulations on your A-Level Results - we hope you’re excited to be joining the University of Leeds this September!

If you’re looking to balance your studies with a sport then look no further than the Leeds Gryphons. We offer the chance to compete in the BUCS Division 1 North, train under vastly experienced coaching, and be a part of one of the best societies the university has to offer.

Whether you have previous experience playing American Football or come from a completely different sporting background, there is a place on our team for you. If you are interested in joining, please drop us a DM with any questions or visit our booth at the sports welcome fair during Freshers Week in September.



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UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
🎓 University of Leeds
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🏫 Leeds University Union

WHY THE LEEDS GRYPHONS?

✳️ Experienced Coaching (a set up with years of BAFA and GB experience)
✳️ Welcoming to all sizes and levels of experience (whether big or small, never played a snap or played 1000, there is a place for you in the Gryphons)
✳️ We aim for nothing but success (looking to get promoted back into BUCS Premiership Division North)
✳️ High Quality Competition (Playing in the BUCS Division 1 North)
✳️ Study at a Russell Group University ranked 18th in the UK and in the top 100 globally
✳️ Tight-knit team with entertaining socials

AMERICAN FOOTBALL COVERAGE
Inside Britball
DCS

The Leeds Gryphons are looking for new coaches. Heading into Division 1, we are looking to make a big impact and achieve our goal of making it back into Premier North. We are now taking applications for coaches of all positions to work with our talented and motivated roster. If you want to become a part of our experienced coaching staff, apply to the following email account: [email protected]

Christie Champs! The Gryphons win both their games to help Leeds win the Christie Cup by just 0.5 points over Liverpool.

Game Results:
Leeds 46-24 Manchester
Leeds 46-6 Liverpool

The Gryphons head to Liverpool today to compete in the 2026 Christie Cup, aiming to help Leeds three-peat.

14:00 - Leeds vs Manchester
15:00 - Liverpool vs Leeds

Final.

The Gryphons are headed back to Newcastle to play the final game of the season against the Raiders in a Valentine’s weekend clash. 4pm KO at Cochrane Park.

The Gryphons fall short in heartbreaking fashion.

The Gryphons make the first of two trips up north, to Newcastle, to close out the season, with their place in the division on the line. Northumbria Mustangs. Coach Lane Sports Ground. 12pm KO.

Final after a muddy affair in Nottingham. Attention now turns to the Gryphons’ penultimate game against Northumbria.

The Gryphons are on the road to Nottingham today for the first of their three away games to end the season. 1pm KO at Clifton Sports Hub.